Blackstar
Ingredients
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07
Shake with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
Total liquid~113 g
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Created by: Jim Meehan
Source: New York
Year: 2007
Drink size: ≈ 198 ml
Strength: ≈ 13% ABV
Alcohol: 26 ml (21 g)
Same alcohol as: 66 ml of 40% vodka
Sugar: 9 g (4.7%) [aka 2.5 sugar cubes]
Acidity: 0.94%
Citrus: Tart
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